Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are at even greater risk for suicide attempts, especially before the age of 25. Suicide is the seventh leading cause of death for males in the United States.
Males in the United States are more likely to take their own life at nearly four times the rate of females and represent 79% of all U.S. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are at overall increased risk of violence because of homophobia, harassment, and violent acts directed towards gay persons. Those who survive violence are usually left with permanent physical and emotional scars. It can affect all types of people throughout their lives. Violence is a serious public health problem in the United States.
